Driver Arrested For DUII After Passing Out on Road
A Eugene man faces DUII charges after police say they found him passed out behind the wheel on a city street.
Springfield parents demand action over teacher’s disturbing Facebook posts
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Some parents with students in the Springfield Public Schools (SPS) district are in an uproar over Facebook posts and comments from a Maple Elementary school teacher, some of which express anti-Muslim, ableist, and even genocidal rhetoric. We spoke to a few of those parents on Friday...
These Oregon Burger Spots Are Why Locals Argue About “The Best One”
Oregon has become a battleground for burger lovers, and the arguments get heated fast. From Portland’s bustling food scene to Eugene’s hidden gems, locals defend their favorite spots with serious passion. Every city, every neighborhood, and every diner seems to have its own champion, and the debates never...
Member Profile: Main Street Market
Located in the heart of downtown, Main Street Market is a family-owned grocery store offering everything from organic produce and locally sourced meats to pantry staples and grab-and-go favorites. The Springfield Chamber spoke with co-owner Amy Robinson about her journey into small business ownership, how she and her...
For a Meal and a Musical, I Always Drive to Eugene
I’ve been in my musical era for a while – I just can’t get enough plucky heroes, insanely choreographed dance numbers and songs sure to stay stuck in my head. My family lives in McMinnville, about an hour out from Portland, but we often prefer to go to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene to get our...
Oregon Weather Alert: Limited Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Portland, Bend, and Eugene
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – Oregon could see a cooler late-January pattern settle in next week, but current signals point to only a limited chance for snow, with no strong indication of a widespread or high-impact...
Zachery Ty Bryan’s ex speaks out in Fall Creek DUII case
EUGENE, Ore. - The former girlfriend of actor Zachery Ty Bryan is speaking out following her recent guilty plea to DUII and reckless driving charges. Johnnie Faye Cartwright was accused of attempting to run over Bryan, the father of her children, during an incident in Fall Creek over Thanksgiving weekend. Cartwright...
Ohio State transfer flirting with Oregon is a kick in the face to Ryan...
Ryan Day has struggling the transfer portal this year, and this news certainly won't make anyone feel better.
Ribbon-cutting at the Shedd to celebrate new entrance, 35 years of the institute
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts is hosting a ribbon-cutting and open house this weekend to celebrate two key anniversaries and its new accessible north entrance, completed after years of planning and construction. The Shedd Institute in downtown Eugene is commemorating its building’s 1926 construction as...
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $11.1 million in top bidders | Jan. 16, 2026
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. Project: McVey Pump Station Replacement (Lake Oswego) Owner: city of Lake Oswego. Cost estimate: $4,000,000 to $4,500,000. Project team: not available. 2. Winner (intent to award):...
